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International Foundation Certificate

• 30-week: WASSCE with minimum 5 grades at C6, including in and in relevant subjects.
  Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.
  
• IELTS: for UKVI 4.5 - 5.0 depending on the pathway selected.

• 15-week: WASSCE with minimum 5 grades at C5 including in relevant subjects.
  Candidates who narrowly miss the academic entry requirements may be considered subject to interview.
  
• IELTS: for UKVI 5.0-5.5 depending on the pathway selected.
  

Applicants must have an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity College SELT from a UK government approved test centre in order to get a CAS / Tier 4 Visa for a Foundation Course in the UK. Contact tesol@aber.ac.uk

Course with an integrated foundation: WASSCE with at least 3 subjects at grade B3

Direct entry:

• A WAEC Certificate AND International Foundation Programme. 
• A-Levels (104-128 UCAS points)
• International Baccalaureate (28 - 32 points)
• National Diploma / Diploma - minimum grade Merit/Lower Credit
• HND / Advanced Diploma - can be considered for year 2 entry

A Merit award or above at HND can be considered for year 2 entry.

Generally, the minimum entry requirement for most taught Masters courses is the equivalent (see below) of a lower second class honours degree (2.2). However, some departments may require upper second class honours degrees (2.1) (e.g. Department of International Politics) or relevant work experience.

IELTS score of at least 6.0 - 7.5

Grade C6 or above in WASSCE English.

If you require help or assistance with your English then our International English Centre will be pleased to offer assistance and guidance. The Centre offers an intensive full-time course available before you commence your degree and provides ongoing support throughout the duration of your studies.

Aberystwyth Ghana Scholarship

(Undergraduate)

Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

(Postgraduate)

Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award.

International Accommodation Award

(Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

Caru Aber International Award

AberDoc Scholarship Competition

(PhD students only)

Grant for up to 3 years covering fees and maintenance with access to a conference fund.

International Family Award

£1,000 tuition fee discount available to international fee-paying students who have a family member that has studied, or is studying, at Aberystwyth University.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

(MRes Parasite Control course only)

2 x scholarships that cover fees, approved fares and personal maintenance. (May not be held alongside other scholarships, awards, or bursaries that cover the same costs.)

Chevening Scholarship

(Postgraduate)

Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject.

Departmental Awards

Worth up to £500 per year.